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General standards of human rights apply to the peo...

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General standards of human rights apply to the people of all countries because, regardless of their cultural background, ...

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An Olive Branch
from Muslims to Jews

Can a letter from the world Muslim community to Jewish leaders proposing good-faith dialogue really help? Akbar Ahmed says yes.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Letter, Dialogue, young generation, World, religious conflict, Global Warming, relations center, Muslim, means let things, verses talk

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Witness to History in Burma

Monks in Burma are being silenced, beaten, and murdered for their peaceful protests. Here's what happened and how we can help.

Related Topics: Faiths, Buddhism, mdash, Buddhist, Government, Human Rights, military junta, Burmas, Military, rubber bands, monastic meditation retreats, American military presence

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A Religious Test for the Presidency

We all know there is no religious test for the U.S. presidency. But there should be.

Related Topics: News, Politics, Religion, worlds religions, Religious, Religious Test, Foreign Policy, worlds religionsOur presidents, President, sectarian warfare pits, World, Islam

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Ayan Hirsi Ali: A One-Note Islam Critic

One of Islam's worst critics is now an academic 'fellow' in the U.S. But Ayan Hirsi Ali's anti-Islam criticism is getting old.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, World, Premarital Sex, female genital mutilation, Muslims, intellectual activity, Religion, positive sides, arranged marriage, Ayan Hirsi Ali

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Torture's Medical Accomplices

Dr. Steven Miles explains how the war on terror led healers to become conspirators in prisoner abuse and torture.

Related Topics: News, Politics, Torture, Doctors, medical personnel, fictional torture, Prison, coercive interrogation, national sovereignty, Information, civil societies, doesnt work

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Jimmy Carter, Sunday School Teacher

The former president on why he believes Jesus will save everyone, and how his faith complicated--and sustained--his presidency.

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How to Set the Slaves Free

Millions of men, women, and children around the world are trapped in slavery. Here is how you can help set them free.

Related Topics: Entertainment, Movies, Amazing Grace, Organization, Slave Trade, countries, Underground Railroad, modern day slave trade, Slave, National Underground Railroad, Underground Railroad Freedom, Trade, Railroad Freedom Center

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